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WO2000050714A9 - Verrou de console a double cliquets - Google Patents

Verrou de console a double cliquets

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Publication number
WO2000050714A9
WO2000050714A9 PCT/US2000/005283 US0005283W WO0050714A9 WO 2000050714 A9 WO2000050714 A9 WO 2000050714A9 US 0005283 W US0005283 W US 0005283W WO 0050714 A9 WO0050714 A9 WO 0050714A9
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Prior art keywords
double pawl
housing
handle
pawl
console
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WO2000050714A1 (fr
Inventor
Loc B Tieu
Gerry Clisham
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Southco Inc
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Southco Inc
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Priority to AU37133/00A priority Critical patent/AU3713300A/en
Publication of WO2000050714A1 publication Critical patent/WO2000050714A1/fr
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Publication of WO2000050714A9 publication Critical patent/WO2000050714A9/fr
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05C—BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
    • E05C1/00—Fastening devices with bolts moving rectilinearly
    • E05C1/08—Fastening devices with bolts moving rectilinearly with latching action
    • E05C1/12—Fastening devices with bolts moving rectilinearly with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch
    • E05C1/14—Fastening devices with bolts moving rectilinearly with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch the handle or member moving essentially towards or away from the plane of the wing or frame
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T292/00—Closure fasteners
    • Y10T292/08—Bolts
    • Y10T292/0911—Hooked end
    • Y10T292/0921—Multiple head
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T292/00—Closure fasteners
    • Y10T292/08—Bolts
    • Y10T292/096—Sliding
    • Y10T292/0961—Multiple head
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T292/00—Closure fasteners
    • Y10T292/08—Bolts
    • Y10T292/096—Sliding
    • Y10T292/0969—Spring projected
    • Y10T292/097—Operating means
    • Y10T292/0997—Rigid

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a latch assembly and more particularly to console latches where an actuation member is depressed to release the latch.
  • Console latches are generally used to secure the cover of a compartment such as, for example, a console in a vehicle.
  • a console consists of a container, which is swingably hinged between passenger seats to swing out of the way when the vehicle operator or passenger desires.
  • the consoles can store objects therein such as loose change, sunglasses, maps, pens, paper and other articles, which the driver and/or passengers may find it necessary to use.
  • some consoles also include cup holders, which may be integrally molded therein or can comprise a foldout member, which can be unfolded to form a cup-holding device.
  • console cover It is desirable to maintain the console cover in a closed position to secure contents therein when the vehicle is being operated. In some instances, it is also desirable to lift the console from a horizontal position to a vertical position and have the console lid and container body move together so that the contents are secured inside. It is known to provide a depressible latching device, which can secure a console lid to the console body and be opened as the vehicle operator or passenger desires by depression of a latch button.
  • consoles which employ more complex configurations than simply a cover and console body.
  • the console, its cover and body themselves may also operate as a unit to cover yet another compartment body which can store additional articles.
  • the second container compartment is merely covered by the adjacent positioning of the console cover and first console compartment, which swing into and out of position to cover the contents.
  • the present invention provides a novel latch which can secure a closure cover to a first compartment and can secure the first compartment to a second compartment to act as a cover thereof.
  • the latch of the present invention has a housing, which carries a double pawl member for engagement with a keeper, which can be provided in the closure cover and on the second compartment.
  • the keeper may consist of the cover panel or compartment itself.
  • An actuation member such as a handle or button, is connected to the housing and is disposed for depression by an operator to actuate the latch
  • the actuation with the handle or button moves the pawl rearwardly with respect to the housing and out of engagement with a keeper
  • the actuation handle is provided to be actuated in two directions, one by depressing the top of the handle and a second by depressing the bottom of the handle
  • the handle preferably includes a living spring component to facilitate returning of the handle to its original position, once it has been depressed
  • the first pawl end of the double pawl member can be actuated with the corresponding top portion of the handle and the second pawl member of the double pawl member can be actuated with the lower portion of the handle
  • a locking member is selectively positionable to prevent deflection of the pawl and maintain the pawl ends in engagement with their respective corresponding keepers
  • the double pawl member is provided as a flexible or spring member, which permits the double pawl to be
  • Fig 1 is a front elevation view of a latch according to the present invention
  • Fig 2 is a parallel perspective view of the double pawl member of the latch of
  • Fig 3 is a rear elevation view of the double pawl member of Fig 1
  • Fig 4 is a sectional view of the housing of the latch of Fig 1 taken along the line
  • Fig 5 is a front elevation view of the housing of the latch of Fig 1
  • Fig 6 is a parallel perspective view of the latch according to the present invention, shown without the handle, as viewed from the top right corner
  • Fig 7 is a left side elevation view of the actuation member of the latch of Fig 1
  • Fig 8 is a right side elevation view of the actuation member of the latch of Fig 1
  • Fig 9 is a rear elevation view of the actuation member shown in Fig 7
  • Fig 10 is a top plan view of the actuation member shown in Fig 7
  • Fig. 11 is a front elevation plan view of the locking member of the latch of Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 12 is a parallel perspective view of the locking member shown in Fig. 9.
  • Fig. 13 is a rear elevation view of the latch of Fig. 1, shown with the locking member in the unlocked position.
  • Fig. 14 is a front elevation view of the latch of Fig. 13, shown with the handle removed.
  • Fig. 15 is a rear elevation view of the latch of Fig. 1, shown with the locking member in the locked position.
  • Fig. 16 is a front elevation view of the latch shown in Fig. 15.
  • Fig. 17 is a sectional view taken along the line 17 — 17 of Fig. 14, and showing the first pawl end engaging a keeper, which is provided as a slot of a panel.
  • Fig. 18 is a sectional view taken along the line 18 — 18 of Fig. 14, showing the locking member guide means.
  • Fig. 19 is a parallel perspective view of a panel with a keeper slot for use in connection with the latch of the present invention.
  • a latch 10 according to the present invention is shown.
  • the latch 10 has a housing 11 and actuation means, shown comprising the handle or actuation button 12 connected to the housing 11.
  • a double pawl member 13 is also provided, having a first pawl end 14 and a second pawl end 15.
  • a locking mechanism is preferably employed with the latch 10 to lock the double pawl member 13 into a secured position to prevent unauthorized opening of the latch 10.
  • the locking means is shown comprising a lock plug 16, which can be any of those suitable, commercially available lock plugs, which can be disposed in a receiving bore 17 of the housing 11.
  • the pawl member 13 is shown, in Fig.
  • the double pawl member 13 is configured to flex at each pawl end thereof when the double pawl member 13 is constrained at the center. As shown in Fig. 3, the double pawl member 13 has a connecting tab 21 extending outwardly from the back surface of the body portion 18.
  • the pawl body portion 18 is provided with a first aperture 22 and a second aperture 23 disposed therein.
  • the pawl body portion 18 includes a first cutout 25 and a second cutout 26 to facilitate flexing movement of the pawl ends when an actuation force is applied.
  • the pawl member 13 has a connecting tab 21, which is preferably configured for mounting to the housing 11.
  • the housing 11 includes connecting means for connecting the double pawl member 13 thereto.
  • the connecting means is shown comprising a pair of arms 30, 31, which have barbs, respectively, 32, 33 disposed on an end thereof.
  • the housing 11 further has a retaining slot 36, which is disposed between the arms 30, 31.
  • the retaining slot 36 is provided to receive the connecting tab 21.
  • the slot 36 is generally defined by a pair of sidewalls 37, 38.
  • the housing 11 comprising a body portion 45 with mounting posts 46 disposed thereon. Attachment means for attaching the handle or button 12 to the housing 11 are provided.
  • the attachment means are shown preferably comprising a pair of pintles 49, 50, which are supported on flanges 51, 52, respectively, extending upwardly from the floor 53 of the housing 11.
  • the housing 11 has a sleeve 17 for accommodating a lock plug cylinder 16 (fig. 6).
  • the housing 11 includes retaining arms 30, 31 and a tab 35 which facilitate retention of the double pawl member 13 onto the housing 11.
  • the housing 11 has a first slot 60 and a second slot 61 disposed in the housing body 45.
  • the first and second slots 60, 61 are disposed in opposing relation to each other and are configured to accommodate the neck portions 19, 20 of the double pawl member 13 therein.
  • the actuation means is provided comprising an actuation button or handle 12, which as shown best in the left side view of Fig. 7, comprises a face or actuating surface 70 with a lifting flange 71 disposed along the face 70 and extending outwardly therefrom.
  • Mounting flanges 72, 73 are provided on the rear of the face 70 of the handle 12 and extend outwardly therefrom.
  • each mounting flange 72, 73 has an aperture 75, 76, respectively, which are preceded by tapered slot portions 77, 78, respectively, (Figs. 7 and 8) for facilitating attachment of the handle 12 to the pintles 50, 49, respectively, disposed on the housing 11 (Fig. 5).
  • the handle 12 includes a first post member 80 and a second post member 81 connected to the rear of the face 70 of the handle 12 and extending outwardly therefrom.
  • a plurality of ribs 82 are disposed along each post member 80, 81.
  • the ribs are tapered with the larger dimension starting where the posts 80, 81 meet the face 70 of the handle 12, and the thinner dimension being the end of the rib 82 furtherance from the handle face 70.
  • the handle 12 further includes means for returning the handle to its original position after it has been depressed.
  • the handle returning means is shown comprising living spring members 120, 121, disposed alongside of the mounting flange 73.
  • the spring elements 120, 121 are preferably living spring elements which are connected at one end to the rear of the face 70 of the handle 12 for movement relative thereto when compressed by an engaging stop 125 located on the housing 11 (Fig. 5).
  • a lower stop 126 is also shown provided on the housing 11 for engagement with the lower spring element 121.
  • the spring elements 120, 121 when engaged with the stops 125, 126, respectively, are moved rearwardly toward the handle face 70, and thereafter, returned to their original positions (as shown in Fig.
  • the spring element 122 is provided adjacent the mounting flange 72.
  • the spring element 122 is provided to function similar to those spring elements 120, 121, described above.
  • the housing includes a third stop 127, which the spring element 122 engages when the actuation button or handle 12 is depressed.
  • the handle 12 includes an aperture 130 to permit access to the lock plug 16.
  • the spring elements 120, 122 are shown extending rearwardly from the handle face 70.
  • the handle 12 can also comprise a cord out carrier to permit gripping, such as the recessed 131, shown in Fig. 1.
  • a locking member 90 is provided having a generally "Y" shaped configuration formed by a first arm 91, a second arm 92, a leg 93 and a tab portion 94.
  • the tab portion 94 is provided with a slot 95 disposed therein.
  • the first arm 91 and second arm 92 are each provided with a circular element 97, 98 at each end thereof.
  • the first and second arms 91, 92 are shown connected to a connecting member 99, which connects the arms 91, 92 with the leg 93.
  • the locking member 90 is provided for disposition on the housing 11 to align with the first and second apertures 22, 23, respectively of the double pawl member 13, in order to permit actuation of the latch assembly 10.
  • the lock plug 16 has a lock pin or post 101 extending rearwardly therefrom and being rotatable over a range of positions with a key (not shown) which can be inserted in the key slot 140 (Figs. 1 and 6).
  • the post 101 is shown in Fig.
  • the locking member 90 permits the handle posts 80, 81 to pass through the first and second pawl apertures 22, 23, respectively, and no force is transferred to the pawl 13, and the pawl ends 14, 15 remain engaged with a corresponding keeper, such as, for example, the slot 160 disposed in the panel 300, as shown in Fig. 19 (not shown).
  • Fig. 17 is a sectional view showing the pawl member 13 installed on the housing 11.
  • the pawl connecting tab 21 is received in the slot 35 of the housing arm 39, and is retained by the barbs 32, 33 (Fig. 16).

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un verrou de console (10) permettant de fixer un premier panneau de fermeture de console à une première cellule casier et permettant de fixer cette première cellule casier à une seconde cellule casier. Ce verrou comprend un logement (11) et un élément à double cliquets (13) pourvu de cliquets verrou (14, 15) sur chacune de ses extrémités, et un bouton d'ouverture (12) permettant d'ouvrir le verrou. Un élément verrouilleur (90) placé sur le logement peut être positionné sur une première position qui permet d'ouvrir le cliquet, et une seconde position qui empêche l'ouverture du cliquet. L'élément d'ouverture comprend un ressort vif (120, 121) qui ramène cet élément à sa position d'origine après qu'on a appuyé dessus en vue de le déclencher, et l'élément à double cliquets comprend un dispositif à ressort.
PCT/US2000/005283 1999-02-25 2000-02-25 Verrou de console a double cliquets Ceased WO2000050714A1 (fr)

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AU37133/00A AU3713300A (en) 1999-02-25 2000-02-25 Double pawl console latch

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